Ways to prevent holes in the gum
With good dental care holes in the gums can easily be prevented. Here are some ways you can help prevent conditions that can lead to holes in your gums.
Brush and floss daily
One of the best ways to prevent gum disease is by brushing and flossing your teeth every day, this will help reduce plaque buildup.
Follow the tips below:
- Brush your teeth using fluoride toothpaste for about 2 minutes twice each day.
- Aim to use gentle circular motions when brushing. Avoid hard, back-and-forth motions.
- Angle the bristles of the brush toward your gum line, so they can clean the area between the gums and the teeth.
- Make sure to brush all the sides of your teeth and also brush your tongue.
- Floss daily with dental floss to help clean the space between your teeth. You can either use pre-threaded flossers or water flossers (Waterpiks).